[Aerodyne]

It must be a kit set. There is a point to be made about the case: 'Little Maestro style' was the term used by one contributor to this thread and that's correct - although the case looks at first glance identical, there are subtle differences, the most obvious ones being the shape of the right-hand ribbed pillar. On the 'real' LM case this column of false louves is slightly broader and the front edge of the louvres carries a distinct flat, whereas with the'false' LM, the column appears simply rounded and of very slightly less width. Also noticeable is the flatness of the moulding above the LS grille louvres, where with the LM original there is a distinct slope downwards.

This begs the question: if the original (and costly) moulds were NOT used, why make such a close replica of the case? Was the original mould modified in some way? Did Pilot sell the rights to the design? Was the wooden version (or one of them) of this constructor's case identical to the LM wooden case?

I know - I need to get out more...
Tony